Thursday, June 7, 2018

Here Is Why Tanzania Safari Tours Are The Best

By Scott Stone


Africa is one of the best continents to vacation in, but planning a trip to any of its top spots is bound to be an arduous affair. This is due to the presence of a plethora of sites to choose from, which needless to say may leave you spoilt for choice. If wildlife exploration is your kind of thing, you should know that East Africa always comes highly recommended. Below are the popular highlights of Tanzania safari tours.

Tanzania has a global reputation in the tourism sector owing to the diverse wildlife species within its boundaries. While many people in western countries only get to see majority of wildlife species in zoos, the ones in this nation roam freely in the wild. The present government and those of yesteryears have put a major emphasis on the conservation of natural wildlife reserves.

This has led to the flourishing of diverse species all across the nation right to the border with Kenya. Both the grasslands and the mountainous regions are roamed by large groups of cheetahs, leopards, lions, buffaloes, wildebeests and elephants. The Serengeti alone, which is the biggest national park in the country, is estimated to host over 3000 lions.

Most people who visit East Africa for sightseeing often do so in the hope of catching a glimpse of the Big Five. Fortunately, this is a spectacle that you are assured of if you visit Tanzania. The Big Five is a term used to refer to elephants, buffaloes, leopards, black rhinos and lions. They are the creme de la creme of any expedition outing in Africa.

If you are lucky, you may be able to spot the five during your first game drive. The healthy population of the Big Five has been largely spurred by conservation. Today, the two areas where you are assured of spotting them are the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti National Park.

The country also prides itself with being the setting for the Great Migration, a natural wonder of the modern world. The spectacle occurs annually in River Mara. The Mara has long been used as a demarcation point for the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti National Parks.

Each year, tourists from all over the world gather around the banks to watch thousands of zebras and wildebeest attempt to cross the river that always swarms with crocodiles. You might want to travel during migration season in order to watch the spectacle. Talk to your tour organizer to help you decide the best time to travel.

Tanzanians are also renowned for their vibrant culture. Upon landing at the main airport, tourists are always greeted by troupes of avid traditional dancers. There are a total of seven world heritage sites within the country. The coastal areas also have a unique history. They used to serve as ports for slaves captured from the countryside by slave traders from the Middle East.

Weather should not be your primary concern as conditions are favorable all year long. The weather is either wet or dry depending on season. November and April are known to be rainfall months. A Tanzanian vacation is definitely bound to be memorable.




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